Unpünktliche Bahn: Minister will Bonuszahlungen an Bahn-Ziele koppeln
Verkehrsminister Bilger will Bahnmanager stärker in die Pflicht nehmen: Wer die Ziele verfehlt, muss mit weniger Geld rechnen.
Bundesverkehrsminister Steffen Bilger is increasing pressure on the management of Deutsche Bahn, the state-owned railway company, in response to ongoing punctuality issues and criticism of million-dollar executive paychecks. In an interview with "Bild am Sonntag", the CDU politician announced consequences for executive bonuses if the Bund, or federal government, fails to meet its own target goals for punctuality.
Bilger stated that he would like to maintain that many employees at the railway company have done an excellent job, but if performance is unsatisfactory, it will also affect their compensation. The Bund is currently preparing a new financing agreement with the state-owned conglomerate, specifying how billions will be allocated to rail infrastructure.
In the future, these funds will be contingent upon meeting certain criteria. Pro Bahn, the association representing passengers, praised Bilger's plans but urged the Bund not only to pressure the company but also to fulfill its own responsibilities. The association's honorary president, Karl-Peter Naumann, stated that it is correct for the owner to set clear goals and monitor them.
However, in the past, this has not been done, and the Bund has failed to provide sufficient funding and ensure the targeted use of these funds.
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